CRASS Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I have been working out for a year now and can't get rid of my moobs.I am 5'8 and weigh about 130 pounds I work out Monday Wednesday and Friday. My work out consists of 2 sets of bench press1 set of dumbell flyes2 sets of chin ups2 sets of bent over rows2 sets of shoulder press2 sets of barbell curls1 set of dumbell curls2 sets of close grip bench2 sets of extensions5 sets of crunches http://i53.tinypic.com/14jyfs0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Dude it doesn't look so bad, I wouldn't say you had moobs. However, it's the same no matter what body part you are trying to firm up - reduction of calories + more exercise = reduction of fat over time. Training that area with weights / resistance will increase muscle mass and definition - which will be visible when fat is reduced. But, I don't think you have so much fat anyway sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Dude it doesn't look so bad, I wouldn't say you had moobs. However, it's the same no matter what body part you are trying to firm up - reduction of calories + more exercise = reduction of fat over time. Training that area with weights / resistance will increase muscle mass and definition - which will be visible when fat is reduced. But, I don't think you have so much fat anyway sir+1 You don't have moobs, far from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASS Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Should I try switching my workout? It's been a year and I hardly am making gains. Should I try Starting Strength? I saw a kid on here get ridiculous gains with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilbat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Your chest flatter then the Salt lakes! I wish mine was that flat, but unfortunately mother nature and being raised on a diet of fatass caused me to grow up afraid of shirtless swimming. Just work out your chest from all angles and you should see major improvements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASS Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 I just took another pic. I might actually make this a progress thread and take some pics in a week or two.http://i53.tinypic.com/2up4enc.jpghttp://i54.tinypic.com/rh4jmh.jpgI just don't know what work out to do. Could the work out I listed before be over training? Should I try a simple work out like starting strength for a month and see how it goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 My basic advice for workouts is that you should set a cap for reps, and once you reach that number, put the weight up. So if you put the cap at 10 reps, if you can do 10 or more, put more weight on, and never go back down. Of course, by putting the weight up, it will mean you will go down to maybe 6 reps, but you stay at that weight until you can do 10. Or whatever number you decide as a cap. I'd say 10-12 is a reasonable number, and allows room for increasing the weights and still being able to lift. If you put the cap too low, like 6 for instance, then if you try to raise the a weight, you might only be able to do 1 rep, and it's harder to increase from that number. How much protein are you getting? Be sure to eat some protein directly after lifting. Do you do that full workout each of your workout days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I would do a prog like Starting Strength or Stronglifts, you can't go wrong. You need to do more back exercises and incorporate leg exercises. You need to lift big to get big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASS Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Yes I do that full work out 3 days a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASS Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 http://i53.tinypic.com/2e6818n.jpg3 week progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qternocq Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Image was deleted... ? Anyway: I do super-sets to reduce fat. Sweat like a ... sweating human being (didn't wanna say pig) for at least 3 - 5 hours after my training. On the other hand: I don't think you should be worried about losing fat at this stage. The idea's the others had sound good. Max out the weights and keep a steady amount of reps. I normally do 8, but if I can squeeze out a 9th or 10th then I go for that. Sometimes, usually the 4rth set, I can hardly do 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starling1 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Ok, well I really can't see much of a problem with manboobs in any of those images. I'm not just being nice. Really. I can't. My immediate thought from looking at those pics was 'ok, you need to start lifting more weight'. By this, I mean reduce your reps, and go to lower reps at higher weight. You're actually quite lean. At this stage you should really be thinking about building mass, so supersetting/ powerlifting etc. Also, are you lifting until fail? I can't stress the importance of this enough. Lifting (without breaking form eg swinging etc) until fail is probably the single most important factor in training, IMO. Also are you interval training, or what? If not I'd look into this, I personally won't train any other way. Your set seems fine, but I'd ditch the crunches from it and if you must do crunches (over rated imo) then add these to your legs/lower body set. What really stands out for me is the lack of any real triceps excercises (are those triceps extensions you're doing?). Are you familiar with Skullcrushers? Fantastic tri excercise--they rock face, and they work. I prefer to do them with a bar and laying down personally (you need a spotter for this really). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASS Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Two month progress. I'm pretty much the exact same strength. I lost some fat though hopefully Tell me what you think! http://i56.tinypic.com/xgmmtj.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASS Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 I also eat about 120-130 grams of protein a day. I'm currently 123 pounds and 5'9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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